Microsoft Help Workshop HPJ File Handling Buffer Overflow
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2007-0427
Advisory Date: FEB 11, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a help project (.HPJ) file with a long HLP field in the OPTIONS section.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000936
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000936 - Microsoft Help Workshop HPJ File Handling Buffer Overflow
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Help Workshop 4.03.0002